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rd-powershell
About this tag
The rd-powershell tag covers content about using PowerShell to manage Remote Desktop (RD) sessions on Windows Server. Topics include querying logged-in users, auditing session activity, and automating session cleanup. The tag focuses on practical PowerShell scripts and commands for administrators who need to monitor or control Remote Desktop Services without relying solely on GUI tools. Recurring themes include combining PowerShell with WMI/CIM, Event Log analysis, and Sysinternals utilities for session management. This tag is relevant for IT professionals managing Windows Server environments where RD session oversight is critical for security and resource optimization.
Knowing who is logged into a Windows Server at any given moment is an admin’s basic toolkit — it helps you troubleshoot resource contention, track unauthorized access, and clean up idle or orphaned Remote Desktop sessions quickly and safely.
Background
Windows Server exposes multiple...